Rainbow Superfood Energy Balls

Being a professional ballet dancer, I like to find healthy snacks that can provide me with enough energy to last all day and that are also easy to travel (i.e. to throw in a dance bag). During long rehearsal days, I tend to just snack or eat lots of little meals because I hate dancing on a full stomach. And, that’s why these rainbow superfood energy balls are perfect!

Not only are the energy balls vegan, gluten-free, and paleo; but, they are also low-sugar, full of plant-based protein and healthy fats. They are fantastic for those moments when you need a little pick-me-up/energy boost during the day, in-between meals, or for a guilt-free healthy treat.

And in case you were wondering, there are no artificial colors or dyes used here: simply mother nature’s superfood antioxidant-powerhouses! I used crushed freeze-dried strawberries, turmeric, matcha (green tea powder), blue majik, and finely shredded coconut flakes.

I know what you’re thinking: what’s so “super” about them?

Well to start with, strawberries, even though I used the freeze-dried ones, they are still extremely high in vitamin C, folate, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, and magnesium. Not to mention, they are one of my favorite fruits.

Turmeric is super anti-inflammatory and since it does not have a strong flavor, you can add it to pretty much anything. But do be careful, because it stains!

Matcha is great for your metabolism and is packed with antioxidants known as catechins, like the powerful EGCg, which cannot be found in other foods. Matcha is a powder made of finely crushed green tea leaves.

“Blue majik” has become very popular recently and is my newest obsession for many reasons. For one, like turmeric, it also fights inflammation, has 22 times more iron than spinach, and it makes your food a beautiful vibrant blue. What’s not to love? Blue majik is a type of green algae related to the spirulina family, which could be why some say it has a slight “fishy” smell.

Coconut improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, and provides a natural source of quick energy to name a few.

For all you dancers out there, I highly recommend adding these superfoods to your diet — especially turmeric and blue majik because they both fight inflammation and help decrease swollen muscles.

Not only are these Rainbow Superfood Energy Balls vegan, gluten-free, and paleo, but they also are low-sugar and full of plant-based protein and healthy fats. They are also fantastic for when you need a little pick me up/energy boost during the day, in between meals, or for a guilt-free healthy treat.

About TippyToeGirl

Hi everyone! I’m Natasha, and I'm a lover of all things, especially ballet, yoga, traveling, and discovering healthy food/nutrition menu items to fuel my body. I'm a Corps de Ballet member with San Francisco Ballet and dream of becoming a dance Nutritionist one day.